In the Netherlands
28 first registered in 2002 are on Dutch roads; 75% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €414,256.
Most common APK defects
- Waarschuwingsinrichting airbag- / gordelsysteem geeft defect10
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde8
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld8
- Stofhoes fuseekogel beschadigd en dicht niet af4
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm3
- Overmatige vloeistoflekkage overige vloeistoffen3
- Stuur- of fuseekogel met slijtage kleiner of gelijk 1,0 mm2
- Mistlicht voor onjuist afgesteld2
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
116 cars built in 2002 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 96 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
In 2023, 171 of these cars first registered in 2002 took their annual MOT test. 84% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2002 the figure was 58%.
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 2002 |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 7.0% | 20.8% |
| Brakes | 6.4% | 13.6% |
| Suspension | 4.1% | 15.8% |
| Visibility | 2.9% | 7.7% |
| Tyres | 2.3% | 6.0% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 1.8% | 9.7% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
In New Zealand
5 2002 cars are on the New Zealand register; 60% arrived as used imports, 20% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 1 variant: combined 20.0 L/100 km (about 12 mpg US), CO₂ 460 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arnage Turbo · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 23.2 | 16.1 | 20.0 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
1 Transport Canada recall for the 2002 Bentley Arnage.
| 2002127 9 Jul 2002 | Brakes On certain vehicles the low pressure brake fluid feed pipe between the master cylinder and remote reservoir has the potential to trap or retain air. This air co… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND LIMOUSINES, THE LOW PRESSURE BRAKE FLUID FEED PIPE BETWEEN THE MASTER CYLINDER AND REMOTE RESERVOIR HAS THE POTENTIAL TO TRAP OR RETAIN AIR.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Bentley told its dealers about the 2002 Bentley Arnage: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10239487 | Poor Engine Running Complaints (Misfires) Petrol Engines Only. Customer statement / workshop findings: - Poor engine running - Reduced power - Engine warning lamp illuminated - Symptom related DTCs evident within the applicable engine control unit(s) Technical background: Technical Product Information (TPI) to assist retailers when diagnosing poor engine running or misfires. |
| 10226813 | Poor Engine Running Complaints (Misfires) Petrol Engines Only Customer Statement: -Poor engine running, reduced power, engine warning lamp illuminated. |
| 10226808 | Usage of E10 Fuel Customer Statement: -In the event a customer asks if E10 fuel can be used, the operative must refer to the Technical background section of this TPI |
| 10224810 | Poor Engine Running Complaints (Misfires) Petrol Engines Only Customer Statement: -Poor engine running, reduced power, engine warning lamp illuminated. |
| 10201851 | Poor Engine Running Complaints (Misfires) Petrol Engines Only. Customer statement / workshop findings: Poor engine running, reduced power, engine warning lamp illuminated. Technical background: Technical Product Information (TPI) to assist Retailers when diagnosing poor engine running or misfire. Measure: The following TPI should be carried out sequentially to ensure the root cause and analysis of the concern are identified without unnecessary work or repetitive actions taking place. |
| 10169997 | Condition: Poor engine running, reduced power, engine warning lamp illuminated. Technical Background: Technical Product Information (TPI) to assist Retailers when diagnosing poor engine running or misfires. Service: The following TPI should be carried out sequentially to ensure the root cause and analysis of the concern are identified without unnecessary work or repetitive actions taking place. |
| 10161848 | Poor Engine Running Complaints (Misfires) Petrol Engines Only |
| 10142962 | Poor Engine Running Complaints (Misfires) Petrol Engines Only |
| 10030987 | BENTLEY: WORKSHOP ACTION BENTLEY ARNAGE & AZURE DRIVELINE REFINEMENT. *PE |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)